17 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1903
Page
1
Cambridge events include Easter visits and church connections, with residents such as Rev D L Grabill and Mrs Hannah Gustafson among those seen in town. Stock shipments, rail delays, and weather impact on tracks are noted along with farm activity and local real estate needs.
Geneseo business leaders announced formation of The Rock River Traction Company to build an electric railroad from Rock Falls to Geneseo area with western terminus at Rock Falls and eastern at Prophetstown and Sterling. Levi Waterman to head as president. survey work started from Rock Falls toward Prophetstown with two route options and private right of way sought.
A reader endorses W H Schott’s Keewanee Cambridge and Geneseo interurban plan. The letter argues population density justifies the road, predicts rising earnings, mail and transfer business, fixed routes, and regional real estate gains. It cites potential northern county benefits, local demonstrations of value, and investor returns.
Ferdinand Pobanz asks Edford township residents to elect him collector and thanks neighbors for the honor. District 152 pupils present Miss Susie West with a gold opal ring, symbolizing her birth month. Hart Schaffner and Marx clothing featured by Schnabele Clothing Co with focus on fit durability and style.
Walter Bowe begins milk route on Monday. Harry Bennett and wife reside in Spring Hill. Henry Myers builds a farm house north of town. Truman Dall spent Sunday with parents. Weather halts farm work. Mrs Emma Brooks and Mrs Melina Ke ger improving. Mrs Whitmore returns from Fulton. Timmerman plans to travel north soon. Easter services at Sharon church next Sunday morning. Mrs Frey-Pew 2 visits with Robert Dail family. Electric rate hoped for soon. Mrs Philip Roos recovering and expected home soon. Mrs Ella Young and Mrs Mille Santee visited with Mrs F F Reiger. Philip Koas injured hand while milking. Schnabele Clothing Co promotes new shirt line.
The motto of the manufacturers is Distortion in Dress showing in every garment with fit and finish described as perfect The illustration highlights We also stock more expensive suits up to 26 dollars indicating pricing and product range
We present a full line of floor coverings including Linoleum Oil Cloth Matting and Rugs. Available in Wilton Velvet Axminster Tapestry and Body Brussels with many designs to suit any room.
A catalog snippet lists silk colors: Blue Turquoise Pink Old Rose Revida Nile Green Grey Brown Navy Cardinal Black and White.
Bargains on pillow tops return after previous lot sold out in days. Shoppers are urged to hurry to secure one before stock runs out.
An advertisement proclaims Centimeri & Co stamped kid gloves guarantee top quality at lower prices. It urges buyers not to risk unknown brands and claims the world’s best goods at a small extra cost.
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